Desoximetasone Gel USP — Class III drug recall D-1469-2016
Terminated recall by Akorn, Inc., reported 2016-08-31, distributed nationwide. Failed impurities/degradation specifications: product was out of specification for unknown impurity at the 9 m
| Recall number | D-1469-2016 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Drug |
| Classification | Class III |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2016-07-27 |
| Classified | 2016-08-24 |
| Reported by FDA | 2016-08-31 |
| Terminated | 2017-07-21 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 4,045 units |
| Reason classes | specification failure |
| NDC | 61748-0205-60 |
| Lot numbers | 1967800 |
| Expiration dates | 2016-10 |
Product
Desoximetasone Gel USP, 0.05%, packaged in 60 gram aluminum tubes, Rx only, Marketed by: VersaPharm Incorporated Marietta, GA 30062, Manufactured by: Ei LLC Kannapolis, NC 28083, NDC 61748-205-60.
Reason for recall
Failed impurities/degradation specifications: product was out of specification for unknown impurity at the 9 month stability time point
Machine access
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